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Museu Brasileiro da Escultura e Ecologia (MuBE)

Explore Brazilian sculpture and ecological art in a unique architectural space designed by Paulo Mendes da Rocha, with gardens by Burle Marx.

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The Museu Brasileiro da Escultura e Ecologia (MuBE), or Brazilian Museum of Sculpture and Ecology, is located in São Paulo's Jardim Europa neighborhood. Designed by architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha and with gardens by Burle Marx, the museum opened in 1995. MuBE is dedicated to showcasing Brazilian sculpture and promoting ecological awareness through contemporary art exhibitions.

A brief summary to Museu Brasileiro da Escultura e Ecologia

  • Tuesday 11 am-5 pm
  • Wednesday 11 am-5:30 pm
  • Thursday 11 am-5:30 pm
  • Friday 11 am-5:30 pm
  • Saturday 11 am-5:30 pm
  • Sunday 11 am-5:30 pm

Local tips

  • Visit on Saturdays for potential free entrance; check the official website for updated information.
  • Explore the external architecture of the building designed by Paulo Mendes da Rocha.
  • Combine your visit with a stroll through the surrounding Jardim Europa neighborhood.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    From the city center, take the Metro Line 4 (Yellow Line) to Faria Lima station. From there, you can take a bus or a taxi to Museu Brasileiro da Escultura e Ecologia. Several bus lines pass near the museum, including 107T-10, 908T-10 and 930P-10. A single ride on the metro costs R$5.20. Bus fare is R$5.00. Be aware that a metro ticket does not grant access to a CPTM station, and vice versa.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are readily available throughout São Paulo. You can hail a taxi on the street or use a ride-sharing app such as 99 or Easy Taxi. From Luz Station to the Museum of Art, a 15-minute drive will cost between R$24 and R$30. Taxi fares consist of a start fee (R$4.50), a kilometer fee, and a wait time fee (R$33 per hour). The kilometer fee is R$2.75 per kilometer on Monday to Saturday during the day and 30% more at night, Sundays, holidays and the month of December.

  • Walking

    From Avenida Europa, walk along Rua Alemanha to number 221. The museum is located between Avenida Europa and Rua Alemanha. It's a short walk in a secure and pleasant area.

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The Museu Brasileiro da Escultura e Ecologia (MuBE) is a cultural institution in São Paulo that uniquely blends art and nature. Opened in May 1995, the museum prioritizes sculpture and three-dimensional art forms. The building itself, designed by Paulo Mendes da Rocha, is an architectural landmark, seamlessly integrated with a garden designed by Burle Marx. The museum's history began with a neighborhood association seeking to prevent the construction of a shopping center on the site. The land was granted to the Sociedade de Amigos dos Museus (SAM) for 99 years by the São Paulo city government. The initial idea was to create a plaza, but the final structure features a garden on top and the museum below, constructed entirely of concrete without plaster or paint to maintain a simple aesthetic. MuBE has three indoor exhibition areas: the Grande Salão, the Sala Pinacoteca, and the Sala Burle Marx, as well as the Pedro Piva auditorium with a capacity of 192 people. The museum does not have a fixed collection but hosts various annual exhibitions. These exhibitions feature sculptures and other works by Brazilian and international artists. The museum also offers lectures, courses, seminars, and fairs. In addition, MuBE has launched a digital collection known as MuBE Virtual and hosts antique fairs and piano recitals every Sunday.

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